You have $120 to spend on a CPU and motherboard. You can explore various options within that budget.
You have $120 to spend on a CPU and motherboard. You can explore various options within that budget.
You have $120 to spend on a motherboard and CPU. You’ve checked Walmart’s options and used CPUs, but you’re unsure what fits. Someone could suggest some good choices. You recently upgraded to an i3 9100f and an Asrock B365 Pro-4 for $140, which was helpful. Your previous setup included a GTX 970, 16GB DDR4 3000MHz RAM (dual channel), a RGB Corsair case, and a 650W power supply for about $500.
Purchase second-hand, you'll find the top deal on an Athlon 3000G paired with a subpar motherboard.
You could use an i3 9100f with a budget H310 motherboard for around $120. This isn't the best upgrade option compared to AM4, but it's likely the best you can get for new components at that price. If you have more budget, a Ryzen 3 3100 and a cheaper B450 board would work well, though the 4C 4T i3 still offers decent performance now.